US Bridges

Lexington Viaduct over US30 Uprr&ivan

Good

Dawson County, Nebraska · Adams &US30 · Structure no. U141525135

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
677 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Viaduct over US30 Uprr&ivan is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lexington Viaduct over US30 Uprr&ivan in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,260 by 2033. The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Viaduct
CrossesUS30 Uprr&ivan
LocationAdams &US30
RouteCity Street 6555
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates40.7781, -99.7489
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length677 ft (206.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (1999)
Projected traffic7,260 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington Viaduct over US30 Uprr&ivan built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Viaduct over US30 Uprr&ivan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lexington Viaduct over US30 Uprr&ivan carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Viaduct over US30 Uprr&ivan?

The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Viaduct over US30 Uprr&ivan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.